Safety
Hybrids help University Safety & Police to Save Money by Going Green
August 22, 2023ST. GEORGE, Utah — One Ram 1500 e-torque and six Toyota Rav4 hybrids are replacing current fleet vehicles used by the Department of University Safety & Risk Management. Both are powered by technology combining an electric battery and a combustion…
University Safety & Risk Management Elevates Emergency Management and Campus Resilience Capabilities
July 18, 2023ST. George, Utah – Utah Tech University Safety & Risk Management Department unveiled its new Incident Command & Campus Resilience Trailer at the 4th of July concert and firework show. It is a unique trailer that will serve the campus…
Flood Information
April 10, 2023We’ve had a wet year with record snowpack, which creates the potential for spring flooding. University Safety & Risk Management has compiled this guide to help explain what you should do before, during and after a flood to protect yourself,…
Utah Tech named a ‘Storm Ready’ community with emphasis on safety
November 12, 2022Utah Tech received the Storm Ready award for excellence in preparedness for its emphasis on safety through its University Safety & Risk Management Department. The department site reads that their “efforts require going beyond historical public safety, EHS and risk…
2022 Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
October 7, 2022View the 2022 Annual Security & Fire Safety Report. View crime statistics, fire safety reports, and learn more about the Clery Act. View here.
UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY SWEARS IN RON BRIDGE AS INTERIM CHIEF OF POLICE
August 5, 2022An interim chief of the Utah Tech Police Department was sworn in Friday morning when Ron Bridge, former captain of police at Utah Tech University, took the Oath of Office at an on-campus ceremony. “We are thrilled that Captain Ron…
FEMA – Active Shooter Preparedness
July 26, 2022Recent national tragedies remind us that the risk is real. Taking a few steps now can help you react quickly when every second counts. Be prepared for an active shooter with these life saving tips from the Federal Emergency Management…
KSL – Utah Tech University Police Receive Accreditation Gained by only 7% of the Nation’s Schools
July 7, 2022Utah Tech University recently received international accreditation, a recognition given to only 7% of the nation’s schools. Kaitlyn Bancroft of KSL lays out the steps Utah Tech Police had to take in order to receive this prestigious accreditation and provides…
USHE Student Safety Report
July 1, 2022Student safety is an ongoing priority effort of USHE institutions and the Utah Board of Higher Education. Alongside federal statutes including the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Board adopted a student safety…
NSC – Summer Safety Tips
July 1, 2022Stay safe from the heat this summer with these exceptional safety tips from the National Safety Council. They provide tips on how to beat the heat, stray bugs away, stay safe in water, and more!